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Pacific Coast Lumber Compan
ies Are Under Fire.
IS ACCUSED OE EXTORTION
San Francisco Grand 3 ury Begins In
vestigation of Alleged Combina
tion to Force Up Prices.
Tbe city grand jury of San Francis
co, iii sotwiou is investigating tbe so
called lumber trust. A large number
of witnesses are awaiting tbeir tnrn
to testily as to tbe obarge tbat 1 timber
companies have formed a trust and
advanced prices to ruinous figures be
ouuse of tbe necessities of tbe people
of burned San Francisco. Men will
bo forced to tell tbeir . connections
witb tbe following institutions.
Tbe Pine Manufacturers' Associa
tion ,tbe Pacific Coast Lumber Man
ufacturers' Association, export; Pa
cific Coast Lumber Manufacturers'
Association, rail; Tbe Paoiflo Coast
Manufacturers' Association,, local;
Tbe Washington Logging & Brokerage
Association ; Tbe Paoiflo Coast Lumber
Association ;tbe Steamsbip Association
of San Franoisco.
Of tbe above organizations, tbe
Washington Logging & Brokerage
Association is considered the mostm
portunt because it represents tbe
beavy landowners.
Among firms eonneoted with it are:
Pugot Mill Company; Port Mill Co.,
Pope & Talbot, San Fancisoo; Blakoley
Mill Co., Washington Lumber Com
pany, F. W. Adams, San Franoisco;
E. K. Wood Lumber Compauy, of
Bollingharo ; E. K. Wood, San Fran
oisco; Simpsion Logging Company, D.
A. Robinson, Seattle; Stimson Mill
Co., Miohaol Earlos and A. S. Kerry,
of Seattle; Tacoma Lumber Company,
and St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Com
- pany, of Tacoma, and tbe English
Logging Company, of Mount Vernon,
owued by George W. Loggie, of Bell
iiiRbam. The present figures are as follows.
Ordinary or cull logs, f 7 per thous
and; merchantable logs, $7.50 per
thousand; dressed lumber and logs No.
1, $12 per thousaud.
Intense indication is folt by the
people here because of the excessive
price.
Tbe lumbermen admit tbat there
has been a sharp advance in prices
siuoe the earthquake, especially dur
ing the past month, but they deny
tbat they have formed any combina
tion to attain snob an end.
THE FLOW OF WATER IS TAPPED
The Rogue River Orchardist Will Now
Have Plenty of Water.
Tbree is jubilation at Ashland over
the striking of a splendid flow of ar
tosian water in a well being bored on
tbe M. L. Pellott fruit farm, four
miles northwest of that city, near
Talent. When tbe borers bod reached
within five feet of a contracted depth
of 800 feet, their drill tapped a flow
of water that gushed up through tbe
eight-inch hole in tbe ground with
astouishiug force and a remarkable
; stream of soft, pare water poured out
of the ground.
The flow is estimated at 700 gallons
per minute, and Mr. Pellett estimates
that it is sufficient toprrlgate his entire
orobard ot 00 acres or iruit trees.
The drilling for artesian water has
been cor ducted by him as an expori-
meut, and its success surprised bis
highest hopes.
Bridge Builders at Work.
A force of men employed by tbe
county for tho rookwork on the abut
in out s for tbe new bridges ou Wild
Horso Creek ueur this city, arrived
from Pendleton Tuesday eveuiug, and
uro now ut work. It is understood
that stool truss bridges have boeo
contracted for instead of wood con
slruotiou material.
Falls Dead In Field.
D. T. Lorthup dropped dead from
heart disaeso while working on tbe
W. P. Recser ranoh near Walla Walla
Tuesday. The man had boon employ
ed by Reeser during the harvest sea
sou for the past niue years. Littlo is
known of him." The body will be
shipped to bis home.
PROCLAMATION.
Whereas, there has boon submitted
to the electors of tbe State at the last
geneial elootiou as required by law an
initiative petition for a proposed ameud
mout to Section 1 of article XII of the
Constitution of the State of Oregon,
to allow tho state printing, binding
, and printer 'a compensation to be -reg
ulated by law at any time, and
Whereas, ou the 85th day of Juue,
1000, the Secretary of State iu my
preseuee as Governor of the State of
Oregou did canvass the voters given
for and against said proposed amoud-
ruent, and
Whereas, it was ascertained and
dtteruiiued upon such canvass that
there were 63,?48 votes cast fur said
proposed auiendmout to the Constitu
tion, aud 0,571 votes oast against tho
same, aud that said propoaedjauioiid
ment received au affirmative nmjotity
P0BII1G
RUST
of tbe total number of effective votes
cast thereon and entitled to be counted
under tb provision of law,
Now, Therefore, I, George E. Cham
berlain, as Governor of tbe State of
Oregon, in obedienoe to and by virtue
of tbe power and authority vested in
me by law, do hereby make and issue
this proclamation to the people of tbe
State of Oregon and do announce and
declare tbat tbe whole number of
votes cast in tbe State of Oregon at
said election for and against said pro
posed amendment was as hereinbefore
stated, and tbat said proposed amend
ment received an affirmative majori
ty of the total number of votes cast
thereon and entitled to be counted un
der provisions of law, and that said
amendment hereinbefore mentioned
shall and is in full force and effect as
a part of tbe Constitution of the State
of Oregon from tbe date of this proclamation.
Done at the Capitol this 25th day of
June, A. D. 1906.
Geo. E. Chamberlain,
Governor of Oregon.
By the Governor:
F. I. Dunbar,
Secretary of State.
(Seal)
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Lost, somewhere in Athena, a pack
age containing tbree yards of ilnen,
Leave at this office.
For Sale. One Niagara Pitts Sepa
rator, sice 86-72; 1 Buffalo Pitts En
gine, 25 horse power; derrick tables,
derrick wagons, water tanks, cook
house, stove, dishes, in fact a com
plete threshing outfit in good condi
tion. Will be sold cheap for cash in
part or whole. For particulars en
quire at the First National Bank,
Athena, Oregon.
For Sale.
Tbe O. C. Bock place near tbe
school bouse is oflerod for sale. Good
bouse, two and one-half lots for sale
cheap. A span of good work horses
will bo takon in trade. O. C. Beck,
Athena.
Church of Christ.
Servioos every Lord's day. Bible
sobool at 10 a. m. ; preaobing at 11;
Y. P. S. C. E. at 7 p. in. ; preaohing
at 8. p. ni. Prayer meeting on Wed
nesday evening at 8. The publio is
invited to attend all of these services,
V. E. Hoveu, Minister.
Following The Flag.
When our soldiers went to Cuba
and the Philippines, health was the
most important consideration. Willis
T. Morgan, retired Commissary Ser
geant. U S. A., Rural Route 1, Concord,
N. H., says: "I was two years in Cu
ba and two years in tbe Pbillippines,
and being subject to colds, I took Dr.
King's New Discovery for Consump
tion, which kept mo in perfeot health
And now, in New Hampshire, we find
that it is tbe best medicine iu tbe
world for coughs, colds, bronchial
troubles and all lung diseases." Guar
anteed by Wni. MoBrido, druggist
Prioe 50o and $1.00. Trial bottle
free.
ESTABLISHED 1865 -
Preston-Parton M S lling Co. J
amengan
Flour is made in Athena, by Atbena labor, in the latest
and best equipped mill in the west, of the best selected
Bluestem wheat grown any where. Patronise home
industry. Your grocer sells American Beauty for
$1.00
Merchant Millers
Waitsburg, Wash.
Star of Kansas 9669
Famous Clydesdale Stallion
Will make the season as follows: Monday and Tues
day at Waterman Station; Wednesday at A. B. Mc
Ewen's; Thursday at Whiteman's farm, Gerking Flat;
Balance of week at King Bros. Barn, Athena.
Star of
was bred by Senator Gregg of Seneca, Kansas, and was
foalded April 9. 1900; sired by Carinichael, 7915; dam,
Kansas Bell, 8725. Color solid black with star in fore
head; weight 1750; has good action and fine speed for a
draft horse, and has exceptionally good disposition.
TERMS: $20.00 insurance, payable when marc is
known to be in foal. In case of sale or removal of mare
fees become due at once.
SANFORD STONE, Manager. A. B. McEWEN. Owner.
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Hotlce.
Sealed bids are invited by tbe
County Court of Umatilla County
Oregon, to be filed witb the County
Clerk of said county on or before tbe
6th day of July 1906, at 10 o'clock a,
m. for two bridges to be constructed
acro ss Wild Horse creek near Atbena,
Oregon. One is to be constructed at a
point known as the Harve Caton cross
ing, the other to be constructed at a
point known as tbe Frank Mansfield
crosisng. Said bridges to be con
structed aooording to plans and speci
fications furnished by tbe ' County
Clerk upon application. The County
Court reserves tbe right to reject any
and all bids.
Dated this 20th day of June, 1906.
Frank Saline, County Clerk.
Deadly Snrpent Bites,
are as common in India as are stom
ach and liver disorders witb ns. For
the latter bowever.tbere is a sure rem
edy: Electrio Bitters; tbe great restor
ative medicine, of which S.A. Brown,
of Bennettsville, S. C., says: "They
restored my wife to perfect health,
after years of suffering with despepsia
and chronically torpid liver." Elec
tric Bitters cure chills and fever, ma
laria, biliousness, lame" back, kidney
troubles and bladder disorders. Sold
on guarantee by Wm. McBride, drug
gist Prioe 50o.
Death From lockjaw.
never follows an injury dressed with
Bncklen's Arnica Salve. Its antisep
tic and healing properties prevent
blood poisoning. Chas. Oswald, mer
chant, of Rensselaersville, N. Y.,
writes: "It cured Beth Burcb, of
this place, of tbe ugliest sore on his
neck I ever saw. " Cures cuts, wounds,
burns and sores. 25o at Wm. Mo
Bride's, druggist
An Alarming Situation,
frequently results from neglect of clog
ged bowels and torpid liver, nntil
consumption beoomes chronic This
condition is unknown to those who use
Dr. King's New Life Pills; the best
and gentlest regulator of Stomach and
bowels. Guaranteed by Wm. Mo
Bride, druggist. Price 25o.
A lively r a ut
with that old enemy of the race, con
stipation, often ends in appendicitis.
To avoid all serious tronblejwith stom
ach, liver and bowels, take Dr.
King's New Life Pills. They perfect
ly regulate these organs, without
pain or discomfort. 25o at McBride's.
Keep the little one healthy and
nappy. Their tender, sensitive bodies
require gentle, healing remedies.
Hollisterx's Rocky Mountain Tea will
keep them healthy and strong. 85c
Tea or Tablets. Pioneer ug store. Dr
Public Notice
Notice Is hereby given that we will apply to
the Mayor and common council of the Ulty ot
in, on, i rtreirnn. nt n. meeting thereof to be
hold on the IHtn day of July, 19UG for a
license to sell spirituous, man ana vinous
ii,.r,r- in Iran niuiiii HtpK than one a dart, said
llminnitnbesoldonlv In a building situated
on the eaBt one-half oflot No. 9. In block No
6, ol said city. H. B. Coston.
O. M. Jonas,
Dated, June !, 1006. ; . Applicants
and Grain Buyers
Athena, Oregon J
Kansas-
BEflUTY'l
Bargains at Pendleton's Big Store
Where it Pays to Trade
Dry Goods Store.
Children's loo black ribbed hose
at per pair - - lOo
Women's 20o black Hose, at per
pair . y - - J15o
Women's $1.50 black sateen Un
derskirts at eaoh - $1.00
Women's $1.25 white Shirt ;
Waists, at eaoh - 95o
Women's $5. Dress Skirts at
each - - $3.75
Women's $4.50 Wash Suits, Lin
en, at - - . $2.25 '
Women's 50o Muslin Drawers,'
at each 85o
Women's 75o Girdle Corsets, at
eaoh - - - 60o
12)o white Embroidery, 4 to 8
inches wide, at yard - 8o
12o figured Lawns for waists
or dresses, handsome pat
terns, yard - lOo
20o white Indian Linens at per
yard - - - 15o
50o white mercerized Silk Waist
ings, at yard 85o
Send for samples.
SAVE YOUR COUPONS; they are given free with each 10c purchase. Over $700
inbeautiful presents given to our customers last month. Come and see what you
will receive, absolutely free by saving our cupons. i;
N. B.We have made arrangements with Burns Bros., Pendleton's leading Pho
tographers, to supply our many customesr with photos at greatly reduced prices.
This arrangement is for a short time only. For particulars write or inquire at the
store where it pays to trade.
THE PEOPLE'S WAREHOUSE
PENDLETON, OREGON
FLOUR I FLOURI FLOUR I
Sxlo-w ZDxd-f-b Per SaoDs:
$1.00 GASH
This Celebrated Flour is made from the choicest Blue Stem Wheat grown
' in the Northwest. SOLD BY THE
PACIFIC COAST ELEVATOR COMPANY
David Williams Agent,- .- - - - - Atbena, Oregon.
We carry a full
Axes Hose, Suction Rone
Axel Grease Hammers Ranges
Anvils ,.:...,,..; ,., Iron, Bar Rules
Bolts' , Iron, Sheet Sp s
Babbitt . ' Lace, Leather Stoves
Bits Lanterns Shoes, Horse
Brushes, Horse Nuts Saws
Curry Combs Needles Scythes
Chain Halter Nails Snaths
Chain, Butt Oil, Castor steel
Chain,Giil Oil.Cylinder Screwplates
Cutlery, Table V . Oil. Black
Cutlery, Pocket oil, Hard ScrewDrivers
Coal oil cups
Cold Chisels oilers Speed Indicators
Drills paiis Tank Pumps
Enameled Ware Packings Tinware
Forks Punches Tacks
Files Pipe Vises
Forges . Pulleys, Brake Valves
Gauge Glasses Pulleys, Hay Fork Water Bags
Graphite Pye rs Washers
Goggles . Rivets Whips
.And Our Prices Are as Low as Are Named By c4.nyone
m
Phone, Main 21
Men's Clothing Store
Men's best $10.00 Suits in grey,
brown and black mixtures,
any size; we can fit yon at
per suit - - $7.50
Men's best $12.50 Suits, extra
well made, tailor finish, all
f sizes; .black,, navy's or mix
tures, at per suit - $10.00
Men's best $15 and $16.60 Suits,
handsome tailor . made suits,
band fianished, positively the
best bargain ever offered, at
: per Suit - - $12.50
Men's 75o Underwear, at - 50o
. Medium or light weight; extra
well made.
Men's $1.25 dress Shirts at each
- - - $1.00
New patents in soft or stiff
bosoms.
The biggest and best stock of
Men's and Boys' clothing, Hats
and Furnishings here at a saving.
NOW IS THE TIME
or
and complete line of
plies
Pendleton
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PENDLETON, OREGON
Shoe Store
Women's $3.00 Shoes, in me
dium or heavy weight, at per
pair - - - $1.50
Women's $3.00 vici kid, patent
tips, extension or turn soles,
at per pair - $3.60
Children's $1.65 School Shoes,
sizes 10 to 2, in box calf or
kid, per pair - $1.25
Extra good $3.25. Misses' Shoes,
in vioi kid, sizes l to 2,
per pair $1.75
Misses' Oxfords at - --
$1.50, $1.75, $2.00
Ladies' Oxfords at
- - $3.60, $3.00, $3.50
Men's best $3.25 Shoes in all
shapes and widths, at - $2.60
Men's $2.60 work Shoes, the
best wearing shoes made, and
in any width, at - $1.75
Men's Oxfords at
$3.00, $1.00, $1.60
Boys' Oxfords at - -
$2.00, $3.50, $3.00
Dr. A. 13. Stone,
PHYSICIAN & SURGEON
Calls answered promptly day or night
Office in Post Building, Athena, Oregon
irvest
the following sup
Call and See Us When
211 E. Court St
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